Menu Plan Monday-Raspberries!

I love raspberries, and I didn’t know it for years. It was only once I grew them that I realized that, in fact, they’re awesome. I grew them for DH, now most of them make it to my mouth. We’ve finally gotten enough canes to have a nice big crop, so there’s plenty to go around. And it works beautifully, really. It’s so nice to go outside and be able to have some luscious berries! The birds have not yet pillaged; I’m crossing my fingers that they just somehow don’t notice. I do cover the canes with tulle, but it doesn’t work that well when they’re sufficiently motivated.

This week I posted a roundup of recipes for Sea’s Yum-e-baby shower. Check it out and wish the new momma to be good luck!

Weds:
Chicken in a minty sauce with asparagus (if I can find some!!!)
Thurs:
Avocado and chickpea crackers. I promise I’ll post the recipe this week
Baked kale chips

Friday:
Beef in a coconut curry sauce and cumin roasted cauliflower with lemongrass tea
Baked good:
I’m testing one of Sally’s recipes, and I’m sure it’ll be a winner! I’ll post more when I can.
Chickpea crackers
From my garden:

Sea of Book of Yum checks in with an ambitious menu, especially considering she’s in her 3rd trimester (yay Sea!). She shares an adapted recipe for cornbread madeleines. I love the idea of a red pepper version!

Esther shares a picture of her adorable little munchkin. She loves raspberries, but they’re not quite in season yet over the other side of the pond. However, she still had a great day of berry picking! She’s got a lot of rhubarb-rich recipes on the menu, and I’d love to hear how they turn out.

Kim has been out of town for a few weeks for a fun trip with her family and so she’s trying to reorient herself. She’s got a great menu planned, including Thai Chili salmon, which sounds incredible.

Wendy of Celiacs in the house tempts us greatly with the strawberry tart. How can you go wrong there? and she points out that as long as something is delicious, we should be able to go free form and not worry about jagged edges. Hear, hear!

Heather joins us with a berry fruit salad for Father’s day, which sounds yummy. And do check out her past entries for Sea’s Shower, they are just about the cutest things I’ve seen!

Elizabeth has a nice article on almost meatless meals on her site. I love the idea, money wise, health wise and environment wise. As always, she has a varied international menu planned.

About Cheryl Harris

Life played a funny trick on me. I've studied nutrition for years, and much to my surprise, found out that I could manage many of my health issues via diet. I've been GF for years, and I've got a bunch of allergies and sensitivities. But it definitely doesn't keep me from cooking, baking and enjoying my food.
Thanks for stopping by.

Hi Cheryl, can you believe raspberries are one of about 2 foods that my husband refuses to eat! From the farmers market, I have nectarines this week. Here’s my menu plan for this week, thanks as always for hosting:

Hi Cheryl,
Can’t wait to see your cracker recipe:) Your menu looks great as usual.
I wanted to let you know that I am having a give away on my blog tomorrow that you might be interested in. Hope you can stop by!